Kartoon Studios (NASDAQ:TOON), Inc. operates as a diversified entertainment company focused on creating, producing, and distributing animated and live‐action content for children and families. The company’s core business activities include content development, production, and licensing of original properties, as well as the operation of its proprietary streaming service, the Kartoon Channel. Kartoon Studios serves as a one‐stop platform for audiences seeking engaging, educational, and family‐friendly programming.
Through its flagship digital network, the Kartoon Channel offers free, ad‐supported streaming of original series, classic cartoons, and licensed programming. The company’s offerings extend to subscription‐based tiers that provide ad‐free viewing, expanded libraries, and exclusive premieres. In addition to digital distribution, Kartoon Studios manages merchandising and consumer products for key brands, leveraging licensing agreements to bring characters and stories to retail markets and themed experiences.
Originally founded as A Squared Entertainment and later operating under the Genius Brands International name, the company rebranded to Kartoon Studios in January 2022 to better reflect its strategic emphasis on branded streaming and multiplatform content delivery. Over the years, Kartoon Studios has acquired and partnered with leading IP holders—most notably the Stan Lee Universe and BabyFirst—to broaden its intellectual property portfolio. The company’s content distribution extends across North America, Europe, Latin America, and select Asian markets through partnerships with major cable operators, over‐the‐top platforms, and mobile apps.
Under the leadership of founder and Chief Executive Officer Andy Heyward, Kartoon Studios continues to expand its global footprint by forging strategic alliances with broadcasters, digital platforms, and toy manufacturers. Supported by a management team with deep experience in children’s entertainment and digital media, the company aims to drive growth through content innovation, international licensing, and the ongoing development of its direct‐to‐consumer streaming networks.
